KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School vs M. A. Jones Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School
Atlanta · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
289 students
M. A. Jones Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
| Measure | KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School Atlanta, Georgia | M. A. Jones Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #355 of 482 | #1122 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #12982 of 15,369 | #45164 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 289 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 27% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 19.5).
- •M. A. Jones Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.6).
- •M. A. Jones Elementary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 289.
- •KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School is a charter school while M. A. Jones Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School better than M. A. Jones Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School ranks higher (24.3 vs 19.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School and M. A. Jones Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School: 289. M. A. Jones Elementary School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School and M. A. Jones Elementary School rank in Georgia?
KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School is 355th of 482 and M. A. Jones Elementary School is 1122nd of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).